Whether you are a beginner or have been quilting for years, there is
one thing that never changes - the learning never ends. When it comes to
sewing, many quilters get so involved in their tasks-in-hand that they make
common mistakes that are easy to dodge. Today, we have shared simple tips that
will help you maintain the flow with your quilting project and achieve the
desired results.
Never
pull thread backward through your sewing machine
Do you need to change the thread? Snip it from
the spool, gently pull it through the needle, and carefully out of the machine.
Pulling it backward causes lint to come off the thread, which eventually builds
up in the sewing machine. Even when you’re using a quality thread, be sure to
follow the same practice to avoid potential damage to the machine and your
project.
Use
correct bobbins for your sewing machine
Pay heed to bobbins that don’t come with your
sewing machine. Using a bobbin with different size can wreak havoc on your
project. Always compare the height with the original bobbins to be sure that
you are using the correct size. Also, check your manual to learn how to match
new bobbins to the correct size.
Avoid
turning handwheel away from you
While raising and lowering the needle
manually, you must always turn the handwheel towards the front of the machine,
that is toward yourself. After lifting the needle by turning the wheel, be sure
to keep turning to complete the cycle and bring it back down.
Use
quilting stencils for borders
When you don’t want to mess up with designs,
it’s best to use an easy border stencils.
Coming up with beautiful designs can be a bit challenging sometimes, but with quilting stencils for borders and block
designs, you don’t have to halt mid-project. You can flawlessly maintain the
sewing flow.
These tips will help you sew like a pro. In
case you are wondering where you can buy easy
border stencils, several quilting websites have wonderful designs that you
can explore.
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